In my previous blog, I talked about removing the pits (challenges) from our bowl of cherries (our life). There are many books about this subject, but I have listed my two favorites.
The best book to address this issue of rising above cultural, physical, or family limitations is Johnathon Livingstone Seagull by Richard Bach. The most important lessons Jonathon learned are:
- Be all you can be. Do not let imposed limitations stop you, but puruse to be the person you want to be.
- Pursue your passion even though it might cause separation from family, friends, or a familiar environment.
- Help others to be the people they want to be.
Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl is a biography about his life in a concentration camp and how he endured, survived, and learned from that experience. His message in simple terms is a person gets what he focuses on.
If you have never read these books, I encourage you to do so. They will help remove the pits at the same time you have the opporunity to learn from them.
A favorite saying is titled the 3 C’s: You must make the choice, to take a chance, or your life will never change.
KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR 
Hope you got the issues fixed, Karen 🙂 What a great world it would be! Xo
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I love the three C’s quote. I should print it out and frame it. I haven’t read either book but have heard of both. I really should remedy that. Great post, Karen.
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Staci, you will enjoy, learn, and be reinforced from both books. They are treasures to be kept and read several times over. Let me know what you think of them.
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Johnathon Livingston Seagull is one of my all-time favourite books. I haven’t read Viktor Frankl and will have to remedy that. Thanks for sharing your inspiration, Karen 💕🙂
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I know you will find Frankl’s book very enlightening. We all need to be like our favorite seagull!
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Good 👍
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Thank you. I appreciate your comment.
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Another beautiful post from you, Karen. The two books you’ve named sound like the belong on everyone’s TBR list, so thank you for sharing them.
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Good suggestions, Karen. Thank you.
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Thank you, Hohn. Sorry I’m late in responding but the computer went on “sick leave.” Hopefully, it will remain well for many years!
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I hope so too, Karen
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a favorite of mine. I love the message. You are so right without taking chances nothing will ever change. Loved this post, Karen 🙂 xo
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Have had computer issues for the last 3 days, so my apologies for not responding sooner. If more of us were likes Johnathon, what a better world it would be.
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Wow! Just a perfect punch to what I’m trying to do!!! When you see people running around you at 89, it just gives you that hope to strive to be better!! Thanks Karen…
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Thank you for your comment. Had computer issues and was unable to respond until today. We can always do better.
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I’ve never read either of these, but I am familiar with the first. Both sound like life-changing books.
I also love the three c’s at the end of your post. Something to remember each and every day of our lives!
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Both of these books have powerful messages and can be life-changing. I live by the 3 C’s and have taught it to many. Thank you for stopping by.
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Another wonderful post, Karen. I love Jonathon Livingston Seagull and have my copy from the seventies. Such great wisdom and lessons. I love the three c’s!! Thank you for sharing!
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Jan, thank you! The 3 C’s model is something I have used in my personal life and with clients when I was a counselor. I also recommended both these books to clients.
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I love the two books you’ve featured, Karen. Viktor Frankl’s work – especially – has inspired me for decades. In fact, he’s the reason I studied psychology. Thank you for putting the spotlight on these two incredible books and revered authors. I needed this blessed reminder. 💗
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They are two of my favorite books also. I think every student should be required to read them. Thank you for sharing.
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